LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 18, 2012 – This year, the perfect holiday gift doesn’t belong under the tree – it goes on the ceiling. For a holiday gift that is both environmentally responsible and stylish, opt for the sleek, silent, sustainable Haiku® ceiling fan from Big Ass Fans®. Haiku is not only the winner of numerous international design awards, it’s also the world’s most energy-efficient ceiling fan, exceeding ENERGY STAR® testing requirements by 450 to 750%. Controlled by a thin remote, Haiku offers much more than the three basic speeds standard on most ceiling fans. Haiku features 10 settings, including the exclusive Whoosh™ mode to simulate the variations in natural airflow for increased comfort. In addition, Haiku’s silent motor and aerodynamic airfoils produce less than 34 dBA; quieter than a deserted library at midnight.
BP Oil Deepwater Horizon and Gulf Community Health
NEW ORLEANS — Remote operated vehicles deployed from the offshore construction vessel Skandi Neptune collected oil samples on Wednesday from the underwater site of the Deepwater Horizon incident to determine the source of a surface sheen discovered last month. The samples were taken after the ROV video showed apparent oil globules leaking from the containment dome at approximately 15 globules per minute, which is estimated to be less than 100 gallons per day. In 2010, the 40‐foot‐tall containment dome was used as part of an attempt to capture oil and allow it to flow through a pipe to a barge on the surface. This technique was not successful and the equipment was moved away from the well head and riser pipe, and set in its current position approximately 500 meters from the original Macondo well head. It is entirely separate from the well head and any riser piping. Out of an abundance of caution, the ROV also inspected the original Macondo well area including the wreckage, debris, relief wells, and the riser on the sea floor and observed no oil leakage from that area.
Deltec Homes Offers Customizable Solar Homestead
Innovative energy-efficient design represents new era in green building ASHEVILLE, NC A centuries-old concept meets innovative home design in Deltec Homes new award-winning Solar Homestead. Inspired by the traditional home-places of early mountain settlers, the Solar Homestead is a self-sustaining dwelling designed to produce as much energy as it consumes. The homes fully panelized building kit can be shipped anywhere in the world. Its sleek and functional layout and leading-edge technology make it a perfect choice for homeowners who want to maximize energy savings and minimize their impact on the environment.
Organic Bouquet Supports Breast Cancer Research
Organic Bouquet (www.organicbouquet.com) – largest online retailer of sustainable bouquets and gifts will be donating 15% of the purchase price of select florals and gifts to support charities that lead the fight against breast cancer this month National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For any product roundups, I’d like to suggest some of these items for upcoming pieces you may be working on. Beyond Organic Bouquet’s contribution to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month related charities, Organic Bouquet supports women year long through the implementation of various programs that provide a brighter and happier future for women. Organic Bouquet employs over 60% females on their Certified Sustainable Farms in Ecuador and Colombia, providing zero-interest loans, childcare, healthcare, education, environmental protection and more to local workers. Additionally, the brand supports over 55 charities, including theBreastCancer.org, the Breast Cancer Fund, and the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, year round through their Flower’s for Good™ program.
Smithfield Foods moves Greener Says Newsweek List
SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Once again, Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD) has achieved a dramatic improvement in Newsweek magazine’s latest ranking of the environmental performance of America’s 500 largest public companies, moving past 89 other companies from its 2011 position. In Newsweek’s 2012 ranking, Smithfield Foods finished 328th among the 500 largest U.S. businesses, compared to the company’s 417th “green ranking” by Newsweek one year ago. In 2011, Smithfield also climbed 68 positions from its 2010 finish, demonstrating continued improvement.
